Nicole Lipinski,RN, MS, ADC-MC, CDP

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Scranton PA 18508

570-***-****

E-mail: ad00g6@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Dedicated to improving quality of care by excelling in the delivery of healthcare through advancements in technology.

Exceptional capacity to multi-task; manage competing priorities while fostering delivery of superior patient care.

Solid administration and referral experience include admissions, assessment, treatment, referral and education for broad range health care delivery systems.

Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.

Demonstrates ability to forge, lead and motivate outstanding health care teams that provide top quality patient care.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Management experience of over ten years.

Certifications and Proficiencies:

NCCAP Certified Activities Director

American Red Cross C.P.R.

Microsoft Suite Proficient

Memory Care Certified NCCAP 2015

Certified Dementia Practitioner, NCCCP 2016

Certified in Montessori Based Dementia Programming

Professional Management Experience

CITI Research Certified

Project Management Experience

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science- Misericordia University

Graduation May 2014

Major: Professional Studies Business Degree

Certificate: Gerontology Obtained December 2013

Dean’s List

Graduate Program - Misericordia University – GPA 3.70

Graduation May 2016

Major: Health Care Informatics

Associates Nursing Program – Luzerne County Community College

Graduation May 2018

Major: Nursing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

The Wright Center for Community Health 5/10/2022 – present

Director of Geriatric Service Line

Oversee the Geriatric service line budget

Community Outreach

Oversee the reporting to UCLA for the ADC program

Chronic Care management for Elderly patients and caregiver support

Integration of clinical workflow of geriatric and ADC clinical visits

Integration of the Geriatric Service Line and the Geriatric Fellowship

Planning for rotations for the Geriatric Fellows

Advocacy Committee

Handle all county Area Agency on Aging requests – all counties

Training and education of nurses as needed

Nursing Home Lead

The Wright Center for Community Health 7/2020 – 5/10/2022

Geriatric Care Manager

Oversee the management of patients in the geriatric service line

Assist with the ADC appointments

Travel to Home Visits with the GNP

Assist with pre-visit planning

Schedule patients for geriatric visits and ADC visits

DBH events

Jewish Home of Eastern PA January 2019 – June 2020

Director of Healthy Aging

Oversee Life Enrichment Director and Admissions Department

Oversee programs of healthy aging such as screenings and education for the community

Oversee Parkinson’s and Dementia Programs in the community

Initiate and write grants based on programming needs

Community outreach

Research in all healthy aging topic areas

Care management programming and oversight

Report to the Board of Directors all updates

Jewish Home of Eastern PA June 2016 –January 2019

Dementia Care Specialist

Manager of the Director of Activities

Training of Staff for Dementia Education

Resident programming for Memory Care and Dementia Care units

Dementia Care Marketing Specialist working with local marketing company

Community relations for Dementia related events

Helped to established documentation systems through Cerner products for behavior management

Report to the Board of Directors all updates

Jewish Home of Eastern PA 2006 – June 2016

Director of Activities

Management experience of thirteen- fifteen staff members; managing activities department; scheduling of staff and activities for residents in long term care facility

Team leader in projects such as publication of “The Journal”

Team leader with website and Facebook design and publications on Facebook page

Responsible for coordination of large facility functions on site

Organize and run Alzheimer’s Support Group for families

Communication with family members and interdisciplinary staff regarding resident programming

Community liaison for the Ladies Auxiliary

Task management of multiple interdisciplinary projects

Team leader in interdisciplinary team meetings using effective communication

Team leader of Steering Committee which included scheduling responsibilities

Responsible for leading Compass Dementia care program on Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Unit

Alzheimer’s Unit Coordinator 2003-2006

Essential team leader in developing programming for the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Alzheimer’s Unit

Member of the Behavior Management Team

Member of Falls Intervention Team

Member of the Interdisciplinary Team

Trained staff in techniques of Validation Therapy

Community Relations with organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association

Nurse Assistant 1995-2003

Trained on critical care floor, Alzheimer’s floor and self-care floors on all shifts

Learned communication techniques with Alzheimer’s Clients such as Validation Therapy

VNA Hospice 1994

Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide

Assisted Clients in home setting to maintain maximum level of independence as well as respite services for family caregivers

Responsible for traveling to clients homes and providing care needs, assisting with meal planning and implementing strategies for safety in the home

Geisinger CMC - June 2018- January 2019

Telemetry Unit

Volunteer / Activities:

Volunteer for Alzheimer’s Association for last 12 years

Research Participant as assessor for PSU Research Study” Delirium super-imposed on Dementia”

2016 – 2019 State Ambassador for Representative Matt Cartwright representing the Alzheimer’s Association.

Honors Society Member at LCCC – member of Alpha Sigma Lambda

List of clinical experiences available upon request

Professional References available upon request

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